Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers

Overview

Motor vehicle assemblers assemble and install prefabricated motor vehicle parts and components to form subassemblies and finished motor vehicles. Motor vehicle inspectors and testers inspect and test parts, subassemblies, accessories and finished products to ensure proper performance and conformity to quality standards. They are employed in plants which manufacture automobiles, vans and light trucks.

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Motor vehicle assemblers

  • Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams

  • Bolt, screw, clip, weld, solder or otherwise fasten motor vehicle parts and components together using hand and power tools and equipment

  • Operate and tend automated assembling equipment such as robotic and fixed automation equipment

  • Connect cables, tubes and wires to complete assemblies and installations

  • Position and install parts, subassemblies and accessories such as engines, transmissions, door panels or instrument panels using hand and power tools and other aids such as overhead hoists

  • Fit and adjust parts such as doors, hoods and trunk lids.

  • Motor vehicle inspectors and testers

  • Check motor vehicle exterior priming and colour coats, sealers and glazers, and mark, record and report defects to be repaired

  • Test motor vehicle electrical assemblies, equipment and wiring for proper performance using testing devices such as meters, analyzers and timing lights

  • Inspect auto parts and fully assembled motor vehicles for defects to ensure that the defects have been corrected

  • Drive and test motor vehicles on roll testing device to ensure that transmission, axle, engine and brakes function properly.

Job titles

  • assembler - automobile assembly
  • assembler-mechanic - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • assembly inspector - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • assembly quality upgrader - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • auto assembly worker
  • auto parts assembler

Employment prospects

Source: BC Labour Market Outlook 2024 edition

Annual salary

Low

$37,541

Median

$45,883

High

$66,739

Job openings

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233

expected job openings (5-year forecast)

Education and training

Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.

  • Skills required for occupations in this unit group are normally acquired through on-the-job training.

Additional information

  • Mobility is possible to jobs in the same production department.

  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Certification requirements

  • No certification requirements

Post-secondary programs in B.C.

No post-secondary education required

No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.

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